Book; Born in 1946? What else happened? - Ron Williams
Book; Born in 1946? What else happened? - Ron Williams
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This is a series of books about life in Australia – one for each year from 1939. They describe happenings that affected people, real people. The whole series, to coin a modern phrase, is designed to push your buttons, to make you remember and wonder at things forgotten.
The books might just let nostalgia see the light of day, so that oldies and youngies will talk about the past and re-discover a heritage otherwise forgotten. Hopefully, they will spark discussions between generations, and foster the asking and answering of questions that should not remain unanswered.
In 1946, although the War was over, rationing still persisted, bundles for Britain were filling dozens of ships, and they came back filled with war brides. Trial and execution finished the broadcasting career of Lord Haw Haw. Sadly, very sadly, the atrocities at Sandakan became known, and Lawson Gallop’s book “We Were the Rats” was published and sold, over the dead bodies of our Censors.
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ISBN: 9780987543691
Publisher: Boom Books
160 pages
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Bought for a gift. I have bought these books before and have been very happy with the Books. Thank you.
This book was given as a gift, recipient has rung to say it was the best gift he received.
Absolutely love it. I bought it for my husband’s 80th birthday.
my year
I've bought several of your books and loved all the info and photos, but sadly this one (for brother -in-law's 80th) didn't have any photos depicting the times.. But after saying this, I'll probably purchase more other years as needed for presents..
This is for my mums 80th birthday. Mum could look what happened the year she was born.
should be interesting reading and facts will amaze her.
lovely keep sake.
Great history book,,quick delivery
Would have liked a more visual content, as my husband finds reading a bit of struggle, but it was interesting.
Bought as a Father’s Day gift for my husband. I thought it would be interesting to see historical Australian facts. We were born in the UK and emigrated to Oz in 1973. Great gift.
Very impressed with the book . Well written
Prompt delivery
Good books
Discovered facts that I did not know.
Well presented. Easy to read and digest. Good quality. Everyone should have one.
Informative and recollective.
Bought 3 for 2 for birthday and 1 Christmas presents such a great idea and gift
Fantastic book, given as a gift. It was very much appreciated
The 1946 book was for a birthday present. We were going through both books and had a laugh and reminisced in other parts
I purchased this as a gift for a family member born in 1946. It was a huge hit, the perfect gift :-) Planning on buying more in the future
I have enjoyed my book and learned a lot. I found it disappointing that the facts were, in the main, Sydney or NSW based . I understand the writer came from Sydney but more effort should have been made to research and include information from orher places.